How far is Phillipsburg, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?
The driving distance from Phillipsburg, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phillipsburg and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phillipsburg and Hamilton.
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Start on Hudson Street
983 ft · 32 sec · Hudson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warren Street
47 m · 8 sec · Warren Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway
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Turn straight onto New York
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22 East
709 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East, US 22 East: New York
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
2155 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue
1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
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Turn right onto Gully Road
47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phillipsburg and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Phillipsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phillipsburg to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Phillipsburg and 41.2 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Phillipsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Bound Brook.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phillipsburg and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 67.31 mi (108.32 km).
#1 Phillipsburg
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 14,238 |
| Coordinates | 40.6937100, -75.1901800 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 86,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.2070600, -74.0812500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.37 | $28.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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